Accounting Co-op Associate

About the role

Bamboohr is looking for an Accounting Co-op Associate to join their team in Oakville, Ontario. This co-op position gives students a meaningful opportunity to build hands-on accounting experience in a professional and supportive work environment. The role involves working closely with the accounting department on daily financial operations and helping ensure that financial records remain accurate, organized, and current. The ideal candidate is a currently enrolled student in a relevant post-secondary program who wants to apply classroom knowledge to real-world business situations. This position provides exposure to core accounting functions and helps develop practical skills that are valuable for a future career in finance or accounting.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Help process vendor invoices by carefully checking all supporting documentation for accuracy before entering them into the accounting system.
• Support the preparation of journal entries and assist with maintaining general ledger accounts on a regular and ongoing basis.
• Assist with bank and credit card statement reconciliations to identify any discrepancies and help resolve them in a timely manner.
• Contribute to accounts payable tasks including data entry, invoice matching, and following up on payment deadlines with vendors.
• Participate in accounts receivable duties such as issuing customer statements, tracking outstanding balances, and helping with collection follow-up activities.
• Support monthly closing procedures and help prepare financial reports that are used for internal review and management analysis.
• Work alongside senior accountants to learn established accounting workflows, internal controls, and standard practices used in the department.
• Help with payroll processing activities by verifying employee time sheets and calculating compensation, deductions, and related payroll items accurately.
• Organize and maintain financial records and supporting documents to ensure they are properly filed and easy to locate during audits.
• Collaborate with team members across departments to collect and organize documentation needed for financial reviews, audits, and external reporting.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities including consolidating data and preparing schedules for review by the finance team.
• Help maintain accounting databases by updating records, verifying data accuracy, and ensuring all entries comply with established company procedures.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a diploma or degree program in accounting, finance, or a closely related field of study.
• Must be available for a co-op work term lasting at least four months during the current academic year.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles including debits, credits, and the double-entry bookkeeping system used in financial recording.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage several tasks at once in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel including formulas, pivot tables, and data organization techniques for financial analysis.
• Good written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues, managers, and other stakeholders in a professional manner.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative on routine accounting assignments while still following established procedures and guidelines.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without needing employer-sponsored visa or work permit sponsorship from the company.

Nice to have

• Prior hands-on experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks or Sage 50 is a strong advantage for this role.
• Completion of first or second-year accounting coursework with consistently strong academic performance and a solid grade point average.
• Familiarity with enterprise resource planning systems like SAP or Oracle financial modules would be a welcome addition to your profile.
• Understanding of Canadian payroll regulations and provincial tax filing requirements would be beneficial in supporting the payroll function.

Skills & tools

• Microsoft Office Suite with advanced proficiency in Excel for financial data analysis, reporting, and spreadsheet management tasks.
• General ledger and sub-ledger accounting systems for recording, tracking, and maintaining financial transactions accurately over time.
• Accounts payable and accounts receivable processes and related software applications used in day-to-day billing and payment operations.
• Bank reconciliation procedures and financial reporting tools used in monthly close, year-end close, and internal audit activities.
• Canadian payroll processing standards and tax compliance requirements at both the federal and provincial levels of government.
• Document management and filing systems for organizing financial records, invoices, receipts, and supporting audit materials efficiently.

Practical notes

• This is a co-op position based in Oakville, Ontario and is not a remote or work-from-home arrangement.
• The expected work term is a minimum of four months, with specific start and end dates arranged during the hiring process.
• Applicants must provide proof of current enrollment from their educational institution at the time of submitting their application.
• Bamboohr offers a structured co-op program with guidance and mentorship from experienced accounting professionals on the finance team.
• The role provides exposure to real financial operations and meaningful responsibilities that contribute to the department's ongoing success.
• Candidates should expect a professional office environment in Oakville with opportunities to learn from a dedicated and supportive team.